The Trail of Conflict

"The Trail of Conflict" by Emilie Baker Loring is a story set in a time when society's expectations played a big role in people's lives. It's about families, like the Courtlandts and the Glamorgans, who are caught in a web of money problems, social status, and what they owe to each other. The story kicks when a rich oil man, Daniel Glamorgan, suggests that his daughter, Geraldine, should marry Stephen Courtlandt to save the Courtlandt family's estate. This starts a chain of events where Stephen feels stuck between his duty to his family and his personal feelings, while Geraldine also thinks about what she has to sacrifice. The beginning shows the personalities of the characters through long talks, revealing their dreams, pride, and how much they want to be accepted in society.